The Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building

Area

Morioka Morioka-shi

Category

History Educational tour

The Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building locates in Morioka, the prefecture’s capital. The building is designated as a national important cultural property. It was built in 1911 as the head office of the Bank of Morioka, and closed in 2012. The building was designed by Tatsuno Kingo, a famous architect who also designed Tokyo Station. After some restoration and reparation, the building reopened as a multi-purpose hall and historical museum. There are many events held at the Red Brick Building throughout the year, such as concerts, local markets and photography exhibitions.

Basic Information

Address

1-2-20, Nakanohashi-dori, Morioka-shi, Iwate

Phone

019-622-1236

Hours

10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. (last entry at 4:30p.m.)

Closed

Tuesdays and year-end holidays (Dec. 29 to Jan. 3)

Fee

16 years old and above: ¥300
Elementary and junior high school students: ¥100
7 years old and below: free
*Group discounts available

Website

https://www.iwagin-akarengakan.jp/

Access

FromMorioka Station (JR Tohoku Main Line, Yamada Line, Tazawako Line and Iwate Ginga Railway Line)

【Morioka Sta.】Iwate Kenpoku Bus /106 Express
→【Morioka Bus Center (Nanak) Bus Stop】→ about a minute walk